Donate Help Contact The AHA Sign In Home
American Heart Association
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
Search: search_blue_button Advanced Search
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2002;22:1761-1768
Published online before print August 15, 2002, doi: 10.1161/01.ATV.0000034022.11764.EC
This Article
Right arrow Full Text
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow All Versions of this Article:
22/11/1761    most recent
01.ATV.0000034022.11764.ECv1
Right arrow Submit a response
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me when eLetters are posted
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Right arrow Citation Map
Services
Right arrow Email this article to a friend
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrowRequest Permissions
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via HighWire
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Münzel, T.
Right arrow Articles by Harrison, D. G.
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by Münzel, T.
Right arrow Articles by Harrison, D. G.
Right arrowPubmed/NCBI databases
*Compound via MeSH
*Substance via MeSH
Related Collections
Right arrow Oxidant stress
Right arrow Mechanism of atherosclerosis/growth factors
(Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2002;22:1761.)
© 2002 American Heart Association, Inc.


Brief Reviews

Detection of Superoxide in Vascular Tissue

Thomas Münzel; Igor B. Afanas’ev; Andrei L. Kleschyov; David G. Harrison

From Universitätsklinik Eppendorf (T.M., A.L.K.), Hamburg Germany; the Vitamin Research Institute (I.B.A.), Moscow, Russia; and the Division of Cardiology (D.G.H.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga.

Correspondence to Thomas Münzel, Universitätsklinik Eppendorf, Abteilung für Kardiologie, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany. E-mail muenzel{at}uke.uni-hamburg.de

During the past decade, it has become apparent that reactive oxygen species play a critical role in the genesis of many vascular diseases. The superoxide anion is among the most important of these, not only because of its rapid reaction with NO but also because it serves as a progenitor for many other reactive oxygen species. Although there are many approaches to detecting and quantifying superoxide in chemical systems, its detection in intact tissues is more difficult. The validity of the most popular and frequently used assay for this purpose, lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence, has been recently questioned. It has been suggested that lucigenin itself, especially at high concentrations (>50 µmol/L), may act as a source for superoxide via redox cycling. Lower lucigenin concentrations (5 µmol/L) do not participate in redox cycling to an important extent in intact tissues and, therefore, provide an accurate assessment of the rate of superoxide production in such samples. Other useful assays for superoxide include those using the fluorescent dye dihydroethidine, 2-methyl-6-phenyl-3,7-dihydroimidazo(1,2-{alpha})pyrazin-3-one (CLA), and 2-(p-hydroxybenzyl)-6-(p-hydroxyphenyl) 8-benzylimidazo[1,2-{alpha}]pyrazin-3-one (coelenterazine). The chemiluminescent compound 5-amino-2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-phthalayineidone (luminol) may also be used to detect various reactive oxygen species and may be made specific for various oxidants, such as hydrogen peroxide, superoxide, and peroxynitrite, by altering the experimental conditions. Although each of these methods may be associated with potential artifacts, the use of >=2 different techniques that yield similar results provides a reliable approach for the study of reactive oxygen species in intact vascular tissues.


Key Words: superoxide • intact tissue • lucigenin • NO synthase III uncoupling




This article has been cited by other articles:


Home page
Appl. Environ. Microbiol.Home page
P. L. Tran, A. A. Hammond, T. Mosley, J. Cortez, T. Gray, J. A. Colmer-Hamood, M. Shashtri, J. E. Spallholz, A. N. Hamood, and T. W. Reid
Organoselenium Coating on Cellulose Inhibits the Formation of Biofilms by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus
Appl. Envir. Microbiol., June 1, 2009; 75(11): 3586 - 3592.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Cardiovasc ResHome page
B. Eichhorn, G. Muller, A. Leuner, T. Sawamura, U. Ravens, and H. Morawietz
Impaired vascular function in small resistance arteries of LOX-1 overexpressing mice on high-fat diet
Cardiovasc Res, June 1, 2009; 82(3): 493 - 502.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USAHome page
Q. Ma, L. E. Cavallin, B. Yan, S. Zhu, E. M. Duran, H. Wang, L. P. Hale, C. Dong, E. Cesarman, E. A. Mesri, et al.
Antitumorigenesis of antioxidants in a transgenic Rac1 model of Kaposi's sarcoma
PNAS, May 26, 2009; 106(21): 8683 - 8688.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Cardiovasc ResHome page
L. Sun, T. Ishida, T. Yasuda, Y. Kojima, T. Honjo, Y. Yamamoto, H. Yamamoto, S. Ishibashi, K.-i. Hirata, and Y. Hayashi
RAGE mediates oxidized LDL-induced pro-inflammatory effects and atherosclerosis in non-diabetic LDL receptor-deficient mice
Cardiovasc Res, May 1, 2009; 82(2): 371 - 381.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.Home page
Q. Cheng, P. K. Law, M. de Gasparo, and P. S. Leung

J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., December 1, 2008; 327(3): 683 - 691.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.Home page
P.-S. Tsou, V. Addanki, and H.-L. Fung
Dissociation between Superoxide Accumulation and Nitroglycerin-Induced Tolerance
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., October 1, 2008; 327(1): 97 - 104.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol.Home page
T. Szasz, J. M. Thompson, and S. W. Watts
A comparison of reactive oxygen species metabolism in the rat aorta and vena cava: focus on xanthine oxidase
Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, September 1, 2008; 295(3): H1341 - H1350.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Biol. Chem.Home page
M. N. Helms, L. Jain, J. L. Self, and D. C. Eaton
Redox Regulation of Epithelial Sodium Channels Examined in Alveolar Type 1 and 2 Cells Patch-clamped in Lung Slice Tissue
J. Biol. Chem., August 15, 2008; 283(33): 22875 - 22883.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
IOVSHome page
M. Al-Shabrawey, M. Rojas, T. Sanders, A. Behzadian, A. El-Remessy, M. Bartoli, A. K. Parpia, G. Liou, and R. B. Caldwell
Role of NADPH Oxidase in Retinal Vascular Inflammation
Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci., July 1, 2008; 49(7): 3239 - 3244.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Antimicrob. Agents Chemother.Home page
S. Kumar, S. K. Das, S. Dey, P. Maity, M. Guha, V. Choubey, G. Panda, and U. Bandyopadhyay
Antiplasmodial Activity of [(Aryl)arylsulfanylmethyl]Pyridine
Antimicrob. Agents Chemother., February 1, 2008; 52(2): 705 - 715.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Lung Cell. Mol. Physiol.Home page
R. P. Jankov, C. Kantores, J. Pan, and J. Belik
Contribution of xanthine oxidase-derived superoxide to chronic hypoxic pulmonary hypertension in neonatal rats
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol, February 1, 2008; 294(2): L233 - L245.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Renal Physiol.Home page
L. Yu, H.-F. Bao, J. L. Self, D. C. Eaton, and M. N. Helms
Aldosterone-induced increases in superoxide production counters nitric oxide inhibition of epithelial Na channel activity in A6 distal nephron cells
Am J Physiol Renal Physiol, November 1, 2007; 293(5): F1666 - F1677.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. Torzewski, V. Ochsenhirt, A. L. Kleschyov, M. Oelze, A. Daiber, H. Li, H. Rossmann, S. Tsimikas, K. Reifenberg, F. Cheng, et al.
Deficiency of Glutathione Peroxidase-1 Accelerates the Progression of Atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E-Deficient Mice
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, April 1, 2007; 27(4): 850 - 857.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Neurophysiol.Home page
K. J. S. Griffioen, H. W. Kamendi, C. J. Gorini, E. Bouairi, and D. Mendelowitz
Reactive Oxygen Species Mediate Central Cardiorespiratory Network Responses to Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
J Neurophysiol, March 1, 2007; 97(3): 2059 - 2066.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
H. Girouard, L. Park, J. Anrather, P. Zhou, and C. Iadecola
Cerebrovascular Nitrosative Stress Mediates Neurovascular and Endothelial Dysfunction Induced by Angiotensin II
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, February 1, 2007; 27(2): 303 - 309.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
HypertensionHome page
N. E. Taylor, K. G. Maier, R. J. Roman, and A. W. Cowley Jr
NO Synthase Uncoupling in the Kidney of Dahl S Rats: Role of Dihydrobiopterin
Hypertension, December 1, 2006; 48(6): 1066 - 1071.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J DAIRY SCIHome page
M. Rinaldi, P. Moroni, L. Leino, J. Laihia, M. J. Paape, and D. D. Bannerman
Effect of cis-urocanic acid on bovine neutrophil generation of reactive oxygen species.
J Dairy Sci, November 1, 2006; 89(11): 4188 - 4201.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.Home page
W. Zhou, X.-L. Wang, K. G. Lamping, and H.-C. Lee
Inhibition of Protein Kinase Cbeta Protects against Diabetes-Induced Impairment in Arachidonic Acid Dilation of Small Coronary Arteries
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., October 1, 2006; 319(1): 199 - 207.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Cardiovasc ResHome page
A. Laskowski, O. L. Woodman, A. H. Cao, G. R. Drummond, T. Marshall, D. M. Kaye, and R. H. Ritchie
Antioxidant actions contribute to the antihypertrophic effects of atrial natriuretic peptide in neonatal rat cardiomyocytes
Cardiovasc Res, October 1, 2006; 72(1): 112 - 123.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol.Home page
S. Iida, Y. Chu, R. M. Weiss, Y. M. Kang, F. M. Faraci, and D. D. Heistad
Vascular effects of a common gene variant of extracellular superoxide dismutase in heart failure
Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, August 1, 2006; 291(2): H914 - H920.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Nutr.Home page
K. Erdmann, N. Grosser, K. Schipporeit, and H. Schroder
The ACE Inhibitory Dipeptide Met-Tyr Diminishes Free Radical Formation in Human Endothelial Cells via Induction of Heme Oxygenase-1 and Ferritin
J. Nutr., August 1, 2006; 136(8): 2148 - 2152.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. Oelze, A. Warnholtz, J. Faulhaber, P. Wenzel, A. L. Kleschyov, M. Coldewey, U. Hink, O. Pongs, I. Fleming, S. Wassmann, et al.
NADPH Oxidase Accounts for Enhanced Superoxide Production and Impaired Endothelium-Dependent Smooth Muscle Relaxation in BK{beta}1-/- Mice
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, August 1, 2006; 26(8): 1753 - 1759.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J Am Coll CardiolHome page
H. Li, K. Witte, M. August, I. Brausch, U. Godtel-Armbrust, A. Habermeier, E. I. Closs, M. Oelze, T. Munzel, and U. Forstermann
Reversal of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Uncoupling and Up-Regulation of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression Lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Rats
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., June 20, 2006; 47(12): 2536 - 2544.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Biol. Chem.Home page
V. Trivedi, P. Chand, K. Srivastava, S. K. Puri, P. R. Maulik, and U. Bandyopadhyay
Clotrimazole Inhibits Hemoperoxidase of Plasmodium falciparum and Induces Oxidative Stress: PROPOSED ANTIMALARIAL MECHANISM OF CLOTRIMAZOLE
J. Biol. Chem., December 16, 2005; 280(50): 41129 - 41136.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.Home page
E. D. Loomis, J. C. Sullivan, D. A. Osmond, D. M. Pollock, and J. S. Pollock
Endothelin Mediates Superoxide Production and Vasoconstriction through Activation of NADPH Oxidase and Uncoupled Nitric-Oxide Synthase in the Rat Aorta
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., December 1, 2005; 315(3): 1058 - 1064.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
StrokeHome page
C. Espinola-Klein, S. Blankenberg, and T. Munzel
Editorial Comment--Is Heme Oxygenase-1 a Causal Player for Plaque Stability?
Stroke, September 1, 2005; 36(9): 1901 - 1903.
[Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
S. Dayal, A. M. Devlin, R. B. McCaw, M.-L. Liu, E. Arning, T. Bottiglieri, B. Shane, F. M. Faraci, and S. R. Lentz
Cerebral Vascular Dysfunction in Methionine Synthase-Deficient Mice
Circulation, August 2, 2005; 112(5): 737 - 744.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Pathol.Home page
M. Al-Shabrawey, M. Bartoli, A. B. El-Remessy, D. H. Platt, S. Matragoon, M. A. Behzadian, R. W. Caldwell, and R. B. Caldwell
Inhibition of NAD(P)H Oxidase Activity Blocks Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Overexpression and Neovascularization during Ischemic Retinopathy
Am. J. Pathol., August 1, 2005; 167(2): 599 - 607.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
S. J. Nicholls, G. J. Dusting, B. Cutri, S. Bao, G. R. Drummond, K.-A. Rye, and P. J. Barter
Reconstituted High-Density Lipoproteins Inhibit the Acute Pro-Oxidant and Proinflammatory Vascular Changes Induced by a Periarterial Collar in Normocholesterolemic Rabbits
Circulation, March 29, 2005; 111(12): 1543 - 1550.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Biol. Chem.Home page
E. Babilonia, Y. Wei, H. Sterling, P. Kaminski, M. Wolin, and W.-H. Wang
Superoxide Anions Are Involved in Mediating the Effect of Low K Intake on c-Src Expression and Renal K Secretion in the Cortical Collecting Duct
J. Biol. Chem., March 18, 2005; 280(11): 10790 - 10796.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol.Home page
D. Y. Rhyu, Y. Yang, H. Ha, G. T. Lee, J. S. Song, S.-t. Uh, and H. B. Lee
Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in TGF-{beta}1-Induced Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Activation and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol., March 1, 2005; 16(3): 667 - 675.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Renal Physiol.Home page
A. Pflueger, A. J. Croatt, T. E. Peterson, L. A. Smith, L. V. d'Uscio, Z. S. Katusic, and K. A. Nath
The hyperbilirubinemic Gunn rat is resistant to the pressor effects of angiotensin II
Am J Physiol Renal Physiol, March 1, 2005; 288(3): F552 - F558.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
C. F.H. Mueller, K. Laude, J. S. McNally, and D. G. Harrison
Redox Mechanisms in Blood Vessels
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, February 1, 2005; 25(2): 274 - 278.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
S.-J. Lin, S.-K. Shyue, Y.-Y. Hung, Y.-H. Chen, H.-H. Ku, J.-W. Chen, K.-B. Tam, and Y.-L. Chen
Superoxide Dismutase Inhibits the Expression of Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 and Intracellular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor-{alpha} in Human Endothelial Cells Through the JNK/p38 Pathways
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, February 1, 2005; 25(2): 334 - 340.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
S. P. Didion and F. M. Faraci
Ceramide-Induced Impairment of Endothelial Function Is Prevented by CuZn Superoxide Dismutase Overexpression
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, January 1, 2005; 25(1): 90 - 95.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
ScienceHome page
K. M. Egan, J. A. Lawson, S. Fries, B. Koller, D. J. Rader, E. M. Smyth, and G. A. FitzGerald
COX-2-Derived Prostacyclin Confers Atheroprotection on Female Mice
Science, December 10, 2004; 306(5703): 1954 - 1957.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Circ. Res.Home page
K. Kazama, J. Anrather, P. Zhou, H. Girouard, K. Frys, T. A. Milner, and C. Iadecola
Angiotensin II Impairs Neurovascular Coupling in Neocortex Through NADPH Oxidase-Derived Radicals
Circ. Res., November 12, 2004; 95(10): 1019 - 1026.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
StrokeHome page
S. Dayal, E. Arning, T. Bottiglieri, R. H. Boger, C. D. Sigmund, F. M. Faraci, and S. R. Lentz
Cerebral Vascular Dysfunction Mediated by Superoxide in Hyperhomocysteinemic Mice
Stroke, August 1, 2004; 35(8): 1957 - 1962.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Biol. Chem.Home page
P. C. Schulze, J. Yoshioka, T. Takahashi, Z. He, G. L. King, and R. T. Lee
Hyperglycemia Promotes Oxidative Stress through Inhibition of Thioredoxin Function by Thioredoxin-interacting Protein
J. Biol. Chem., July 16, 2004; 279(29): 30369 - 30374.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol.Home page
D. Zhuang, A.-C. Ceacareanu, Y. Lin, B. Ceacareanu, M. Dixit, K. E. Chapman, C. M. Waters, G. N. Rao, and A. Hassid
Nitric oxide attenuates insulin- or IGF-I-stimulated aortic smooth muscle cell motility by decreasing H2O2 levels: essential role of cGMP
Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, June 1, 2004; 286(6): H2103 - H2112.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
J. Yoshioka, P. C. Schulze, M. Cupesi, J. D. Sylvan, C. MacGillivray, J. Gannon, H. Huang, and R. T. Lee
Thioredoxin-Interacting Protein Controls Cardiac Hypertrophy Through Regulation of Thioredoxin Activity
Circulation, June 1, 2004; 109(21): 2581 - 2586.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
Z. S. Katusic and L. V. d'Uscio
Tetrahydrobiopterin: Mediator of Endothelial Protection
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, March 1, 2004; 24(3): 397 - 398.
[Full Text]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol.Home page
M. M. Tarpey, D. A. Wink, and M. B. Grisham
Methods for detection of reactive metabolites of oxygen and nitrogen: in vitro and in vivo considerations
Am J Physiol Regulatory Integrative Comp Physiol, March 1, 2004; 286(3): R431 - R444.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
N. J. Alp and K. M. Channon
Regulation of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase by Tetrahydrobiopterin in Vascular Disease
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, March 1, 2004; 24(3): 413 - 420.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
N. J. Alp, M. A. McAteer, J. Khoo, R. P. Choudhury, and K. M. Channon
Increased Endothelial Tetrahydrobiopterin Synthesis by Targeted Transgenic GTP-Cyclohydrolase I Overexpression Reduces Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis in ApoE-Knockout Mice
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, March 1, 2004; 24(3): 445 - 450.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
J. Am. Coll. Nutr.Home page
S. Viswanathan, B. D. Hammock, J. W. Newman, P. Meerarani, M. Toborek, and B. Hennig
Involvement of CYP 2C9 in Mediating the Proinflammatory Effects of Linoleic Acid in Vascular Endothelial Cells
J. Am. Coll. Nutr., December 1, 2003; 22(6): 502 - 510.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
HypertensionHome page
L. Li, Y. Chu, G. D. Fink, J. F. Engelhardt, D. D. Heistad, and A. F. Chen
Endothelin-1 Stimulates Arterial VCAM-1 Expression Via NADPH Oxidase-Derived Superoxide in Mineralocorticoid Hypertension
Hypertension, November 1, 2003; 42(5): 997 - 1003.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Biol. Chem.Home page
J.-M. Li and A. M. Shah
Mechanism of Endothelial Cell NADPH Oxidase Activation by Angiotensin II. ROLE OF THE p47phox SUBUNIT
J. Biol. Chem., March 28, 2003; 278(14): 12094 - 12100.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]